Henry C. Bruton

Henry Chester Bruton
Born(1905-03-15)March 15, 1905
DiedAugust 15, 1992(1992-08-15) (aged 87)
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Navy
Service years1926–1960
Rank Rear Admiral
CommandsDirector of Naval Communications
USS Wisconsin (BB-64)
USS S-39
ConflictsYangtze Patrol
World War II Korean War
AwardsNavy Cross (3)
Legion of Merit (4)
Navy Commendation Medal

Henry Chester Bruton (15 March 1905 – 15 August 1992) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy, becoming Director of Naval Communications in the 1950s. For his actions during World War II, he was awarded the Navy Cross three times and the Legion of Merit twice. He received the Legion of Merit twice more for contributions to the US Cold War effort in the 1950s, retiring in 1960.